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Activist Ends 18-Day Hunger Strike
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 07:01 AM
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An activist ended an 18-day hunger strike against the Ken-Betwa river link project. The protest was called off after 18 days of fasting.
A determined activist recently brought attention to the controversial Ken-Betwa river link project by undertaking an 18-day hunger strike. This protest, which lasted for nearly three weeks, highlighted the concerns surrounding the project. The activist's decision to end the fast marked the conclusion of this period of intense protest. The Ken-Betwa river link project has been a subject of debate due to its potential environmental and social impacts. The activist's hunger strike was a testament to the strong feelings held by those opposed to the project.